The function f ( x ) is an even polynomial function with a negative leading coefficient. The graph of f ( x ) has an axis of symmetry at x = − 2 . Which statement describes the graph of − f ( x − 3 ) ?

A. It falls to the left and falls to the right and has an axis of symmetry at x = − 5 .
B. It rises to the left and rises to the right and has an axis of symmetry at x = − 5 .
C. It rises to the left and rises to the right and has an axis of symmetry at x = 1 .
D. It falls to the left and falls to the right and has an axis of symmetry at x = 1 .